“Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and watch God do his work of salvation for you today. God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut!” Exodus 14 (The Message) Sometimes it seems the whole world is on fire, at least figuratively. These days every time we turn on the TV, it’s all about… Continue reading My Living Hope
Month: March 2020
Yes, but…
Yes, I am a sinner. Yes, I do wrong things each day. Yes, I am not who I should be to myself and other people. Yes, I complain. Yes, I let fear win. Yes, I am negative. Yes, I do not always show my joy. Yes, I let the bad things in this world get… Continue reading Yes, but…
I Need THE Shepherd!
God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Even when the way goes through Death Valley,I’m not afraid when you walk at my side.Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure.… Continue reading I Need THE Shepherd!
What If?
Do you remember this commercial called High Flight? I remember it well. I can remember crying when the narrator, William Conrad, said the last line, “reach out and touch the face of God.” Do you remember this one called Keep America Beautiful? This one also made me choke up as the Indian teared up looking… Continue reading What If?
Don’t Do It!
As a Christ follower living in this fallen world, we often see the worst in ourselves and others. Sometimes we see it happening, and other times we wake up and wonder how we arrived where we are. Yesterday, I was talking with some ladies I’ve known for over 20 years. Even though we don’t talk… Continue reading Don’t Do It!
Not the Ugly
I’ve mentioned before in my blog how we love to watch The Andy Griffith Show. When I’m at the gym on the machines, I watch it on my phone often laughing out loud and getting weird looks from others. As I was watching an episode the other day, I heard Barney say something we don’t… Continue reading Not the Ugly
The World Squeezes
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will… Continue reading The World Squeezes
Where?
Don’t you dread that late night call or text. It makes me wonder what has happened or who has died. I usually silence my phone at night when I’m asleep. Sometimes I forget to put it on vibrate as I did last night. Around 11:00 I received a text. It woke me when I heard… Continue reading Where?
Have Mercy!
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure… Continue reading Have Mercy!
At the Cross
Capital punishment has been around a long time. In Biblical days the Romans used crucifixion as one of their ways to punish criminals. Many people were hung on a cross. I think we forget this sometimes. The way Jesus died was an every day occurrence for the people back then. But the difference is Jesus… Continue reading At the Cross